torridly paced; feels like a snapshot rather than a moving film. theological/political discussion needs expansion; plot needed better development and better use of brothers' chemistry.

Some good elements, including good performances from Penn and Rossellini. Rather muddled script, with a few very poor scenes, at times resembling some kind of theological parody, and some unimpressive performances (which may be the fault of the screenwriter more than the actors or director). Nevertheless, in parts it evinces a bizarre kind of grotesque charm.

A good crime family saga from Ferrara with excellent performances from all, especially Chris Penn and (of course) Walken.

I was laughing at the end, and not in a good way. I like Ferrara and I love Walken, but this movie was ridiculous.

Good film with a very surprising ending.Solid performances all round.

I guess this is a daft thing to say about an Abel Ferrara film, but this film has excellent performances, and ugly, difficult subject matter that make it unpleasant to watch. A career best performance for Chris Penn here, and Del Toro is (typically) a completely different person in this than in any other film he's been in. Rossellini and Sciorra are also particularly great.

Good performances, but a gangster movie, irrelevant, there are many other much better.

Mayhem from all sides, yet it is brought to you in a very calm matter.

Excelente! Já tinha visto a muito tempo atrás, mas agora que revi o filme realmente me conquistou. Não sei o que foi, mas acho que o clima "cru" e "real" tanto das atuações quanto da direção me fez acreditar realmente que aquilo estava acontecendo. Esse filme é lindo demais... Christopher Walken e Chris Penn estão ótimos! E o final é absurdamente foda!

end = absolute abyss - especially the bullets in the coffin !